PRESIDENT NAMES CHAIR AND MEMBERS
OF THE AMERICAN HERITAGE RIVERS INITIATIVE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

A group of Americans with diverse expertise in the cultural,
historical, environmental and economic importance of America's rivers
has been selected by President Clinton to serve as members of the
American Heritage Rivers Advisory Committee ("Advisory Committee").
The Advisory Committee is charged with recommending rivers to the
President for the selection of ten as American Heritage Rivers. The
White House received 126 applications from communities nominating
rivers across the country vying for the distinction.

"America's great rivers are an important link between all parts of
our nation's history and culture. I am pleased that we have assembled
such a uniquely qualified group to assist me in selecting the first
American Heritage Rivers," the President said. "I'm very proud that the
American Heritage Rivers Initiative will put the federal government at
the service of local communities, who have responded so enthusiastically
to this program. Working together we can help strengthen the
connections between America's cities and towns and the rivers that run
through them."

The Advisory Committee consists of members appointed by the
President, from both the public and private sectors. It represents
natural, cultural and historic resources, scenic and recreation
interests and and economic development and industrial interests.

Kathleen A. McGinty, chair of the White House Council on
Environmental Quality, said the benefits of focused federal support
for locally generated river action plans is highly coveted by the
applicants.

"Each of the applicants has drawn up a detailed plan for the
improvement of their rivers and riverfronts," McGinty said. "Some
communities are looking for enhanced economic development on the river,
others seek environmental restoration for wetlands, others want better
facilities for boating and fishing. Most are looking for assistance on
a whole menu of activities. We want to help make the dreams of the
winning communities a reality. The Advisory Committee we name today
has the diversity of experience to make excellent recommendations to
the President. We're very excited about getting the Committee to work
immediately."

The American Heritage Rivers Initiative supports community-led
efforts related to rivers that spur economic revitalization, protects
natural resources and the environment, and preserves historic and
cultural heritage. According to the needs identified, the respective
communities along these rivers will receive special assistance under an
umbrella initiative designed to more effectively use the federal
government's many resources. Environmental, economic and social
concerns will be addressed through a plan designed by each local
community.

The Advisory Committee is expected to meet in May and, following
their recommendations, the President is expected to name the American
Heritage Rivers.

Following is biographical information on the committee's members:

Mr. Dayton Duncan, of Walpole, New Hampshire, is an author and
writer/producer of documentary films. From 1992 to 1997, Mr. Duncan
wrote and co-produced "Lewis & Clark: The Journey of the Corps of
Discovery", co-wrote and was the consulting producer for "The West",
wrote "Miles From Nowhere: Tales from American Contemporary Frontier",
and was consultant on the documentaries "Baseball", "Thomas Jefferson",
"The Fate of the Plains" and "Last of the One-Room Schools." From 1989
to 1991, Mr. Duncan wrote "Grass Roots: One Year in the Life of the
New Hampshire Presidential Primary", was the script consultant for "The
Civil War". He was also a research fellow at the Joan Shorenstein
Center on the Press, Politics and Public Policy at the J.F.K. School of
government. Mr. Duncan is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania
with a B.A., cum laude, in German Literature.

Dr. Gerald E. Galloway, Jr., of Arlington, Virginia, is currently
Dean of the Faculty and Academic Programs at the Industrial College of
the Armed Forces (ICAF), National Defense University. He is a member of
the American Society of Civil Engineers, the American Water Resources
Association (AWRA), and the International Water Resources Association
(IWRA). He is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy and received a
Master of Science in Engineering from Princeton, a Master of Public
Administration from Penn State, and a Ph.D. in Water Resources Geography
from the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill).

Professor William L. Graf, of Tempe, Arizona, is currently Regents'
Professor of Geography at Arizona State University and President-Elect
of the Association of American Geographers. His specialties include
fluvial geomorphology and policy for public land and water. He has
published more than 100 papers, articles, book chapters, and reports
regarding the mechanics and management of rivers. He has served as a
science/policy advisor in numerous capacities for federal, state, and
local agencies and organizations including chairing the Workshop to
Advise the President's Council on Sustainable Development and the
Committee on Innovative Watershed Management. Professor Graf received
his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, with a major in
physical geography and a minor in water resources management.

Mr. Anthony P. Grassi, of Wilton, Connecticut, is currently
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the American Rivers in
Washington, D.C. He recently retired from First Boston Corporation
in New York where he was an investment banker with expertise in
corporate finance. He is active in the Wilton Land Trust and the
Connecticut chapter of The Nature Conservancy where he serves on the
National Board of Governors. Mr. Grassi received a B.A. from
Princeton and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

Ms. Debbie Jaramillo, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, served as Mayor of
Santa Fe, New Mexico from 1994 to 1998. Ms. Jaramillo was the first
woman to be elected to the post in the 400-year history of the city of
Santa Fe. Prior to being elected Mayor, she served on the Santa Fe City
Council for six years.

Mr. Charles R. Jordan, of Portland, Oregon, currently serves as a
Member of the Board of Directors for the Conservation Fund and is the
Director of Parks and Recreation in Portland, Oregon. He served as
Co-Chair for the National Park Service, Land and Water Conservation
Review Committee, as Chair of the National Committee on "The Use of
National Parks" for the 75th Anniversary of the National Park Service
and as Commissioner for the President's Commission on Americans
Outdoors. Mr. Jordan received his B.S. from Gonzaga University.

Mr. Daniel Kemmis, of Missoula, Montana, is the Director for the
Center for the Rocky Mountain West at the University of Montana. From
1990 to 1996, he was the Mayor of Missoula, Montana. From 1988 to 1990,
he was a City Councilman in Missoula. Concurrently, from 1986 to 1990,
Mr. Kemmis was a Senior Fellow and Project Director for the Northern
Lights Research and Education Institute. From 1975 to 1976, and later
from 1979 to 1984, he was a legislator in the Montana House of
Representatives, serving as Minority Leader from 1981 to 1982, and
Speaker of the House from 1983 to 1984. Mr. Kemmis received his B.A. in
Political Science from Harvard University, magna cum laude and his J.D.
from the University of Montana.

Mr. David Olsen, of Ventura, California, is currently the President
and Chief Executive Officer of Patagonia, Inc. in Ventura, California.
Before his work with Patagonia, Mr. Olsen was responsible for worldwide
marketing and business development for Magma Power Company as well as
president of Peak Power Corporation, a Magma subsidiary. Mr. Olsen
received his B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley and M.A.
from the University of Massachusetts.

Ms. Yolanda Rivera, of Old Saybrook, Connecticut, is currently the
Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of Banana Kelly Community
Improvement Association, Inc. Since 1980, Ms. Rivera has worked to
build a new community for the people of the South Bronx. She has been
instrumental in building over 2,500 units of housing, half of which are
now cooperatively owned. She has been a community organizer for 26
years, has 20 years of property management experience and 15 years
experience in private and non-profit management. Ms. Rivera graduated
from the Herbert H. Lehman College and the Pratt Institute.

Mr. Donald G. Sampson, of Lake Oswego, Oregon, is currently the
Watershed Department Manager for the Columbia River Intertribal Fish
Commission in Portland, Oregon. From December 1993 to December 1997,
Mr. Sampson was Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Confederated Tribes
of the Umatilla Indian Reservation in Pendleton, Oregon. Mr. Sampson
received a Bachelor of Science in Fisheries Resource Management from
the University of Idaho.

Ms. Maria F. Teran, of El Paso, Texas is currently the General
Manager and Vice President of Sierra Machinery, based in El Paso, Texas.
In 1996, Ms. Teran received the Women in Business Advocate of the Year
and Minority Small Business Advocate of the Year for the Small Business
Administration, El Paso District Office. She serves as Chair of the
Transportation Committee for the El Paso Chamber of Commerce. She
attended the University of Texas at El Paso.

Ms. P. Kay Whitlock, of San Jose, California, serves as the
Assistant General Manager of the Santa Clara Valley Water District.
Ms. Whitlock is responsible for oversight of the flood control program
serving 1.6 million residents and 1300 square mile area known as the
Silicon Valley. From 1990 to 1995, she was the Flood Control Manager
for the Santa Clara Valley Water District. Ms. Whitlock received her
B.S. in Agricultural Engineering from the University of Illinois in
Urbana, and her M.A. in Environments and People from the University of
Illinois at Springfield.